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Pakistan ‘shuts airspace’ as tensions with India rise

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James Chapple
27 February 2019

Pakistan has “closed its airspace” to all air traffic, including commercial flights, after tensions flared with India.

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It follows similar measures by Indian officials amid “heightened tensions” between the two states over Kashmir and Jammu.


Two Indian military jets were shot down on Wednesday (February 27) and two pilots captured. Pakistan has confirmed it carried out the strikes.


There were incidents of cross-border shelling on Tuesday, resulting in military and civilian casualties.


Earlier this month, 40 Indian troops were killed by militants in Kashmir. A Pakistani group has claimed responsibility for the attack.


Both countries lay claim to Kashmir, yet control only selected parts of the disputed territory.